Joanne Hartenbower Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 23, 2024, at the age of 90, Joanne Hartenbower of Lostant, Illinois, born in Streator, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Hartenbower to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mervin L. Smaling and Hope E. Smaling (Robertson); her former husband Frank E. Purdy; her husband Milton G. Hartenbower; and her stepsons, Milton Fred and Michael A. Hartenbower.

She is survived by: her sons, Steven C. Purdy (Lori) of Papillion, NE, Neal R. Purdy (Marti) of Colorado Springs, CO and David E. Purdy (Leslie) of Springfield; her stepson Edward Hartenbower (Sherry); her stepdaughters-in-law, Toni and Sharon Hartenbower; her grandchildren, Craig Purdy, Michelle Eslira (Jay), Kathleen Purdy (Mike), Andrew Purdy (Josh), Eric Purdy, Connor Purdy, Benjamin Hartenbower, John Hartenbower, Jacob Hartenbower, Zachary Hartenbower, Mary Arellano (Nick), Jeffrey Hartenbower (Molly), Elizabeth Fairley (Cameron), Brian Hartenbower, Michelle Hartenbower and Matthew Hartenbower; and her brother Oral M. Smaling (Kate) of Bloomington. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren.

Memorials contributions may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation. Keep Joanne's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.